The rabbit's long ears, which can be more than 10 cm (4 in) long, are probably an adaptation for detecting predators. They have large, powerful hind legs. The two front paws have 5 toes, the extra called the dewclaw.
However, Moorish idol larvae spend a long time drifting through the open ocean before they mature, so regional populations donât remain isolated enough to develop particular traits. Because of its beauty and its identity as a quintessential reef fish, the Moorish idol is a very popular fish in the aquarium trade.
A Moor in Spain, portrayed in a Cantiga (1200s AD) One of the oldest images of the crowned Freising Moor c. 1316 AD There were also several accounts of Moors in northern and central Europe, including that of the so-called Freising Moor..